Clinton is set to address the crowd in the quad around Noon to push the area's democratic ticket.

A grounds keeper said they prepared for 10,000 people to attend.

The candidates, Rep. John Garamendi, Rep. Jerry McNerney, Ami Bera and Jose Hernandez are all in races identified by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee as competitive.

"They are going to be talking about education and the importance of education here at UC Davis and all the higher education systems in California. It will play a big role in the event," said Aref Aziz, president of the Davis College Democrats.

Monica Brown was the first person to grab a front-row seat to the rally, arriving three hours early.

Brown is a teacher in Fairfield and brought papers to grade while she waited for the event to begin.

"I’m here to see President Clinton. I love President Clinton. I supported Hillary when she ran in 2008 and would have loved to had her as our first woman president," said Brown.

Student Jeffrey Graham didn't want to miss his chance to see Clinton in person after being moved by his speech at the Democratic National Convention.

"I’m especially interested in renewable energy. I want to go into a career that helps that out," said Graham.

Organizers said doors to the rally open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, while the program starts at 10:30 a.m.

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